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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,297.24, 426,416.57 and 94,737.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,297.24, 426,416.57 and 94,737.11 is: 142,095.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,297.24 : 426,416.57 = 94,737.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,297.24/426,416.57 = 94,737.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,297.24x = 426,416.57 × 94,737.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,297.24x = 40,397,470,892.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,397,470,892.14/284,297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,095.90

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